You should see a dermatologist! This could be alopecia areata.
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This article requires a lot of patient feedback which can be quite subjective; nevertheless, the focus of the article is interesting and I suspect would be as good with finasteride as with dutasteride. Medicine Published 2018 DOI:10.21608/smj.2018.42083 Topical dutasteride with microneedling in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia Essameldin Abdelaziz Nada, Reham Ezz El-Dawla El Sharkawy, +1 author Marwa A. […]
Dr. Rassman’s Comments: I saw Dr. Insalaco present these findings at a meeting last month in the United Kingdom. About 200 hair restoration surgeons attended the meeting. Her results (combining Finasteride and minoxidil in a drug formulation) was very impressive, reversing hair loss in various parts of the scalp over an 18 month period of […]
This bald stop, if only 2 weeks old, should be examined by a dermatologist. The dermatologist will look for Exclamation Mark Hairs, which might point to alopecia areata as a diagnosis. Maybe it is possible that you have had this for some time and just noticed it which then could be male pattern balding’s first […]
You have classic donor site depletion resulting from over-harvesting the grafts considering your donor density. The surgeon did not know what he/she was doing and clearly pushed your donor area well beyond what the blood supply could support and probably what your original density was. From what I see, this looks like you had too […]
No, this appears to look like a disease called Alopecia areata. You need to see a doctor and have a biopsy followed by treatment if the diagnosis is confirmed.
People with autoimmune diseases like Lupus, LPP, FFA, alopecia areata, and alopecia totalis can’t be treated with hair transplants while the disease is active. For all of the diseases mentioned (except alopecia totalis, which is not transplantable), the disease must be inactive for 3 years. There is always a risk of recurrence even after 3 […]
A clear “cut out” patch of hair typically reflects a disease called Alopecia Areata. This is an inherited disease. You should see a dermatologist for treatment.
There are many dermatologic diseases that will kill transplanted hairs. Most of these diseases have signs that are present, either obvious ones like alopecia areata or subtle ones like Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia. These diseases are easily diagnosed by a doctor who is an expert in this field or a dermatologist who specializes in diseases of […]
This is a classic picture of an autoimmune disease of the scalp, possibly alopecia areata. You should see a dermatologist
This appears like Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disease of the scalp. To be sure you should see a dermatologist and get an appropriate biopsy and treatment.
One of my patients did this search in Medical News Today. This is a kick off place for you to search further on the various subject below. The links are active below and many of these remedies have been addressed in previous balding blog posts over the years. Apple cider vinegar for hair growth: Does […]
This appears to be a disease called Alopecia Areata or a scarring alopecia, both autoimmune diseases of the scalp. See a dermatologist to get it biopsied and treated.
I have actually two bald spots on my beard like the one in the photo. What is it and what can be done about it? You need to see a dermatologist to make the diagnosis about this spot on your beard. Alopecia Areata is the most likely cause. This is a genetic condition and can […]
Anxiety and Hair Loss You look in the mirror, and you don’t know how it happened. You comb through your hair after your shower, and several thick hairs fall out, settling within the bristles of your comb. You are experiencing hair loss and going prematurely bald. It’s not necessarily genetic. You have family members who […]
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